It is not a good idea to attempt driving for yourself in Asunción if you are unfamiliar with the roads. Even in the city, many roads are not paved, and those that are often have potholes and other hazards. Furthermore, Paraguayan drivers are very aggressive and do not follow traffic laws very much. Pedestrians and cyclists are expected to yield to motorbikes and automobiles. Trucks and buses, the largest vehicles, usually do not watch out for smaller cars and will try to squeeze them out of the streets when necessary. It is therefore safer for you to use public transportation. The system is quite extensive and reaches to all parts of the city. The buses themselves are usually very old and worn, but they are still better than personal automobiles. Long distance buses to other cities and towns in Paraguay usually originate at the terminal on Avenida Republica Argentina.

Taxis are widely available in the city. They are not very expensive, but be aware that most drivers don’t speak English, and some knowledge of Spanish will be very helpful.

The Paraguay River that marks the border with Argentina runs right next to the capital, but surprisingly little traffic is conducted via the port, and ferries or ships to other cities are not plentiful.